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Finding Gene Kelly
by Torie Jean
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I received access to an eARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
4.5⭐
This was an amazing and delicious read :)
It has all the perfect ingredients, a perfect blend of humor, love, life, mixed with "for better and for worse", some old movies, and a sprinkle of Paris deLights.
From the first page, I was hooked on the story. I was laughing so hard and it was so easy to love the main characters. The chemistry between them was such a strong bonding material that build up the whole story. Chefs kiss!
Some of the tropes:
Miscommunication
Childhood friend to enemies to lovers
Fake dating
Brothers best friend
I love the main theme of the book. Through all the pain and hurt that chronic illness brings, the true meaning of love shines in its brightest colors. Just a perfect read to give you a boost not to give up and to believe in yourself.
Evie is such a lovely character and her love for sweet pastry is well-represented in her personality. The chronic illness that shapes her life is something that not everyone can connect but putting it from her perspective it is easy to see how life can be affected by the things we cannot control. Now comes Liam, a man that is just perfect, when she's in doubt he is right there to snap her out of it in a most beautiful way. The banter between them ...perfection... I was laughing out loud in public places by myself, not awkward at all ;)
I especially enjoyed the glimpses of the Paris ambiance and its architecture. It made this whole love story complete.
I truly recommend this book, especially to all the women who ever experienced any kind of discomfort and doubt due to any kind of chronic illness and to all the men to read and learn :)
4.5⭐
This was an amazing and delicious read :)
It has all the perfect ingredients, a perfect blend of humor, love, life, mixed with "for better and for worse", some old movies, and a sprinkle of Paris deLights.
From the first page, I was hooked on the story. I was laughing so hard and it was so easy to love the main characters. The chemistry between them was such a strong bonding material that build up the whole story. Chefs kiss!
Some of the tropes:
Miscommunication
Childhood friend to enemies to lovers
Fake dating
Brothers best friend
I love the main theme of the book. Through all the pain and hurt that chronic illness brings, the true meaning of love shines in its brightest colors. Just a perfect read to give you a boost not to give up and to believe in yourself.
Evie is such a lovely character and her love for sweet pastry is well-represented in her personality. The chronic illness that shapes her life is something that not everyone can connect but putting it from her perspective it is easy to see how life can be affected by the things we cannot control. Now comes Liam, a man that is just perfect, when she's in doubt he is right there to snap her out of it in a most beautiful way. The banter between them ...perfection... I was laughing out loud in public places by myself, not awkward at all ;)
I especially enjoyed the glimpses of the Paris ambiance and its architecture. It made this whole love story complete.
I truly recommend this book, especially to all the women who ever experienced any kind of discomfort and doubt due to any kind of chronic illness and to all the men to read and learn :)